Bottom line

Owners say the McCulloch MC1275
represents a great value, with a 50-ounce reservoir that provides up to 45
minutes of continuous steam and a steam button that locks in the "on"
position for big jobs. It won't eliminate scrubbing entirely, but it lessens
the work and improves the results. The MC1275 comes with a range of attachments,
although the scrubbing attachments tend to melt or deteriorate quickly.

Performance

Good performance at a great value. Most owners say the McCulloch MC1275 does a good job for a
home steamer. You may still have to use a little elbow grease on tough dirt and
grime, but the results are better than without the steam cleaner.
"Occasionally there's a tough spot that requires some scrubbing, but it is
still much less work than it was before I got this product," says one reviewer.
The MC1275's steam button can be locked in the "on" position, making
big jobs easier. Like most bargain-priced steam cleaners, it's on the noisy
side, although only a handful of owners complain.

Ease of use

Lasts for almost an hour. The McCulloch MC1275 is lightweight and easy to use, with a
10-foot steam hose and dual extension nozzles that owners say come in handy
when clearing ice blocks from roof gutters or cleaning walls and toilets. The
48-ounce reservoir takes 10 to 15 minutes to heat up and offers about 45
minutes of steam cleaning. "I only needed one tank of distilled water to
clean my entire 2,500-square-foot house," says one reviewer. The tank has
to cool before water can be added, however, and you might want to keep a rag
handy to wipe up the dribble of condensation that comes out of the hose after
pauses.

Features

Lots of features for the
price. The McCulloch MC1275 comes with a plethora
of attachments including a triangle brush, small scrubbing brushes, squeegee,
upholstery/floor brush with terrycloth cover and two extension wands, although
only the small brushes fit into the onboard storage bin. Some users dislike the
lack of storage for the power cord and steam hose, and a few wish for an
over-the-shoulder carry strap. The most common complaint we found is that the
MC1275's nylon scrubbing brushes either melt or wear out after about an hour of
scrubbing. The McCulloch steam cleaner is backed by a one-year warranty.

The McCulloch MC1275 receives an
average rating of 4 stars out of 5 after more than 880 user reviews. Owners say
the results aren't miraculous, but the steam cleaner is quiet enough, and easy
to maneuver and use for many cleaning tasks. One drawback: There's no place to
wrap and store the steam hose and long power cord.

After more than 370 user reviews, the
McCulloch MC1275 gets 4.2 stars out of 5 at Walmart.com. Most reviewers say
it's lightweight, powerful and does an excellent job on grout. Complaints are
generally due to the steam not being hot enough to meet owners' cleaning
expectations.

About 180 HomeDepot.com customers give the McCulloch MC1275
a rating of about 4 stars out of 5. They agree it's a good value but doesn't
produce miraculous results. It heats quickly, and works well on soap scum and
mildew in the bathroom.

Review: Heavy-Duty Portable Steam Cleaner, Contributors to HomeDepot.com, As of November 2013

4. Target.com

More than 15 Target.com shoppers review
the McCulloch MC1275, giving it an overall rating of about 4 stars out of 5. Most
agree that the MC1275 does a good job of cleaning and is a great machine for
the money. However, a few point out shortcomings like a sponge attachment that
fell apart after about 30 minutes of use.

About a dozen owners give the McCulloch
MC1275 an average score of 3.5 stars out of 5 at Epinions.com. They're more
critical than reviewers at most other websites, and either love this steam
cleaner or hate it.

Reviews posted at Viewpoints.com vary
in quality, but we still find that they're worth a look. The McCulloch MC1275
is the highest-ranked steam cleaner here, with a score of 83 out of 100 after about
eight user reviews.

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